A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2598959 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2600349 epoch_slot_no: 8349 block_no: 2598837 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2383 time: 2019-05-18 20:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xede030a63433ad7c30e227a5aad17640862e1c7d6126b3f5a2118622bd815472Block Operator
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